About the Role
PRODUCTION LINE LEADER (DAYS)
Line Leader (Production, Retail)
4 on 4 off shift pattern, 06:00-18:00
38.5hrs average per week
Cranswick Country Foods, Staithes Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8TB
Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue of over £2.6 Billion. We produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and global customers.
We are currently recruiting for Line Leaders to be based in our Retail Production department. This position will involve leading and supervising Bulk Packing Operatives, Label Verifiers, and Quality Champions within your designated line. This position will suit candidates with team leader experience within food factory/fast moving consumer goods environment.
Main Duties Include (but not limited to):
Effectively manage packing area and operatives within area of responsibility
Support attainment of production targets as directed by the Supervisors and Managers, with the ability to motivate and develop to encourage maximum productivity
Ensure that lost production time is kept to a minimum
Pre-operational start up checks; including controlled documents, equipment check sheets, fabrication sheets, hygiene standards and line labour management
Understand hourly performance vs target, identify issues and deliver actions to ensure that performance targets are achieved
Conduct CCP checks relevant to the area being worked in and report any none-conformances through the proper processes
Support onboarding of new starters to achieve succession in their role
Acting as a product specific expert where appropriate, working with other departments and disciplines in a manner to share and train own knowledge
You Will Have:
Experience in a similar role: Factory / Warehouse Team Leader, Supervisor / experienced Production Operative experience
Previous experience of fast moving consumer goods manufacturing (preferably food related)
Proven track record of leading a team
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment to meet daily targets
Good understanding of good hygiene and safety
Problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills
What We Offer:
Job stability at a growing and expanding company
Commitment to progression and personal development through department specific training matrix
20 days annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays)
Purchase company shares via discounted share scheme
Company pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
Access to retail discount app, bike to work scheme, health and wellbeing platform
A full job description is available upon request.